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Important Reminder: Weight Gain Can Create Back Pain

By Stepy Kamei

Americans currently face their fair share of health issues, but there are two conditions which are particularly notable for their rapid rise in recent years. Back pain is one of the top reasons why people visit their doctors each year, as is weight gain and obesity. It shouldn't be too surprising to learn that these two health problems are often linked in a manner which can damage a person's overall health. If you're not taking care of your weight, you're putting other aspects of your health in jeopardy as well. As a result, you may begin to develop chronic aches and pains which only get harder to treat as time goes on. Chiropractors have seen a noticeable correlation between patients who are overweight and have a great deal of back pain.  

Weight and its Effects on the Spinal Column

A person who is overweight tends to carry extra pounds in their midsection. This throws off the natural alignment of the body. When the gut is extended outward, away from the back, the spinal column must overcompensate and work extra hard in order to simply keep the body in balance. Over time, this unnecessary strain places a lot of pressure on the muscles of the back, which can begin to promote the development of chronic pain.

Unfortunately, the back isn't the only area of the body which tends to be negatively impacted by weight gain. Many people who are overweight tend to experience aches and stiffness in other joints of their bodies, specifically their knees and ankles. In a similar fashion to how the back begins to degrade as a result of carrying extra weight, the joints in the lower half of your body begin to feel the added pressure in a way which can cause great pain. 

This is just one more excellent reason why you should be doing everything you can to maintain a healthy weight for your body type. Living a healthy, active lifestyle full of positive habits and choices can make a huge difference in how you feel, physically and mentally, on a daily basis. Consume a diet rich in whole, unprocessed foods, and do your best to fit some form of exercise into your daily routine; even a daily walk will do.

Finally, you may want to consider seeing a chiropractor on a regular basis. Chiropractors at The Joint Chiropractic clinics not only help provide pain relief from chronic ailments, but can also help guide you to a healthier lifestyle free from chronic discomfort. 

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